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Places to visit in Kerala

804 places on one map: 537 temples, 30 waterfalls, 27 museums, 22 mosques and more. Tick off the ones you have seen and they go into your India passport.

Our guides to Kerala

Kochi

Kerala’s historic port: Chinese fishing nets, colonial Fort Kochi, spice warehouses, art cafés and the Kochi-Muziris Biennale.

Oct-Mar 2 days

Munnar

Endless emerald tea gardens and misty peaks in Kerala’s Western Ghats.

Sep-May 2-3 days

Varkala

Red laterite cliffs above a golden beach, with cliff-top cafés, yoga and Ayurveda.

Nov-Mar 2-4 days

Wayanad

Rainforest, spice estates, waterfalls and wildlife sanctuaries in northern Kerala.

Oct-May 2-3 days

Kochi, KeralaMunnar, KeralaAlleppey (Alappuzha) Backwaters, KeralaVarkala, KeralaWayanad, KeralaWestern Ghats, KeralaSabarimala temple complex, KeralaPeriyar National Park, KeralaPadmanabhaswamy Temple, KeralaKerala backwaters, KeralaVembanad, KeralaCheraman Juma Masjid, KeralaEravikulam National Park, KeralaSt. Francis Church, KeralaSilent Valley National Park, KeralaSanta Cruz Basilica, KeralaMuziris, KeralaAthirappilly Falls, KeralaAshtamudi Lake, KeralaWillingdon Island, KeralaMukurthi National Park, KeralaMattancherry Palace, KeralaGuruvayur Temple, KeralaSt. Angelo Fort, KeralaVazhappally Maha Siva Temple, KeralaKappad, KeralaSasthamcotta Lake, KeralaVagamon, KeralaBekal Fort, KeralaVadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur, KeralaJatayu Nature Park, KeralaEdakkal Caves, KeralaFort Emmanuel, KeralaAlappuzha Beach, KeralaSoochipara Falls, KeralaChembra Peak trek, KeralaAgasthyarkoodam trek, KeralaIdukki Dam, KeralaMathikettan Shola National Park, KeralaNelliampathi, KeralaPallipuram Fort, KeralaAnanthapura Lake Temple, KeralaMalik Dinar Mosque, KeralaThusharagiri Falls, KeralaPerumbalam, KeralaVypin, KeralaWayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaAnamudi Shola National Park, KeralaDevikulam, KeralaParambikulam Tiger Reserve, KeralaPeppara Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaChandragiri Fort, KeralaKollam Beach, KeralaVarkala Beach, KeralaVellayani Lake, KeralaKairali The Ayurvedic Healing Village, KeralaSomatheeram Ayurveda Village, KeralaKalari Kovilakom, KeralaMalampuzha Dam, KeralaKadalundi Bird Sanctuary, KeralaSt Thomas Fort, KeralaAluva Mahadeva Temple, KeralaChottanikkara Temple, KeralaPalayam Juma Masjid, KeralaShahre Mubarak Grand Masjid, KeralaVallarpadam Church, KeralaAzheekal Beach, KeralaParavur Kayal, KeralaPookode Lake, KeralaSt. Mary's Syro-Malabar Catholic Cathedral Basilica, KeralaNapier Museum, KeralaChinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaKumarakom Bird Sanctuary, KeralaAnchuthengu Fort, KeralaPalakkad Fort, KeralaThiruvambadi Sri Krishna Temple, KeralaTirunavaya Temple, KeralaUthralikavu Pooram, KeralaVaikom Temple, KeralaAmbalappuzha Sri Krishna Temple, KeralaMampuram Mosque, KeralaMishkal Mosque, KeralaCentral Mahallu Jama'ath, KeralaArakkal Museum, KeralaHill Palace, KeralaKrishnapuram Palace, KeralaSnehatheeram Beach, KeralaMuzhappilangad Beach, KeralaMananchira, KeralaVeeranpuzha, KeralaVazhachal Falls, KeralaCheeyappara Waterfalls, KeralaMunroe Island, KeralaOur Lady of Lourdes Metropolitan Cathedral, KeralaParambikulam Dam, KeralaMullaperiyar Dam, KeralaAralam Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaHosdurg Fort, KeralaFortaleza da São Tomé, KeralaChavakkad Beach, KeralaMarari Beach, KeralaShankumugham Beach, KeralaMundakkal Beach, KeralaKozhikode Beach, KeralaCherai Beach, KeralaFort Kochi beach, KeralaPathampuzha, KeralaAruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, KeralaGundu Island, KeralaSt. Thomas Cathedral, Pala, KeralaSt. Mary, Queen of Peace Basilica, KeralaBasilica of Our Lady of Snow, Pallippuram, KeralaOur Lady of Dolours Basilica, KeralaSt. Andrew's Basilica, Arthunkal, KeralaKottankulangara Devi Temple, Chavara, KeralaJanardanaswamy Temple, KeralaAranmula Parthasarathy Temple, KeralaArattupuzha Temple, KeralaAttukal Temple, KeralaKunnathoor Padi, KeralaKottukal cave temple, KeralaKaviyoor Mahadeva Temple, Kerala, KeralaMadhur Temple, KeralaMuthappan Temple, KeralaAbaya Pradhan Temple, KeralaAmaramkavu, KeralaThiruvanchikulam Mahadeva Temple, KeralaMammiyoor Temple, KeralaSreevallabha Temple, Thiruvalla, KeralaValiya Koonambaikulam temple, KeralaChoorakkottukavu Bhagavathy Temple, KeralaArchaeological Museum, Thrissur, KeralaMuchundi Mosque, KeralaThazhathangady Juma Masjid, KeralaOdathil Palli, KeralaChempittapally Mosque, KeralaPathiramanal, KeralaKanhira Puzhan Dam, KeralaPeechi Dam, KeralaPothundi Dam, KeralaPeechi-Vazhani Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaMalakkappara, KeralaChimmini Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaTellicherry Fort, KeralaKilimanoor palace, KeralaKuthira Malika, KeralaTeak Museum, KeralaKerala Soil Museum, KeralaEight-Point Gallery Cafe, KeralaMunakkal Beach, KeralaKakki Reservoir, KeralaAruvikkuzhy Falls, KeralaPerunthenaruvi Falls, KeralaMeenmutty Falls, KeralaKeralamkundu Waterfalls, KeralaAnachadikuthu Waterfalls, KeralaCharpa Falls, KeralaPizhala, KeralaDharmadam Island, KeralaThiruvananthapuram Zoo, KeralaTropical Botanical Garden and Research Institute, KeralaSt. Joseph's Cathedral, Trivandrum, KeralaSt Mary's Metropolitan Cathedral, KeralaImmaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, KeralaSt. George's Catholic Forane Church, KeralaMadayi Kavu, KeralaMangala Devi Temple, KeralaThriprayar Ramaswamy Temple, KeralaKoodalmanikyam Temple, KeralaManakkattu devi temple, KeralaPuliyur Mahavishnu Temple, KeralaPuttingal Temple, KeralaThrikkakara Temple, KeralaMannarasala Temple, KeralaRamapuram, Alappuzha, KeralaAmaravila Rameswaram Sri Mahadeva Temple, KeralaAshtamangalam Siva Temple, KeralaPanachikkadu Temple, KeralaPanniyur Sri Varahamoorthy Temple, KeralaParamekkavu, KeralaThali Mahadeva temple, Kozhikode, KeralaSree Poornathrayeesa Temple, KeralaPoonkunnam Siva Temple, KeralaPuramundekkadu Shri Mahadeva Temple, KeralaPerumparampu Sri Mahadeva Temple, KeralaPeruvanam Mahadeva Temple, KeralaKandiyoor Sree Mahadeva Temple, KeralaTrichambaram Temple, KeralaJagannath Temple, Thalassery, KeralaThrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple, KeralaThiruvallam Parasurama Temple, KeralaVellayani Devi Temple, KeralaVilwadrinatha Temple, KeralaParumala Valiya Panayannarkavu Devi Temple, KeralaLockhart Tea Museum, KeralaKerala Museum, KeralaPonnani Juma Masjid, KeralaMadayi Palli, KeralaPeringalkuthu Dam, KeralaPamba Dam, KeralaChimmini Dam, KeralaKottakkunnu, KeralaChulannur Peafowl Sanctuary, KeralaThattekad Bird Sanctuary, KeralaArikady Fort, KeralaShakthan Thampuran Palace, KeralaThevally Palace, KeralaKowdiar Palace, KeralaPazhassi Raja Archaeological Museum, KeralaWayanad Heritage Museum, KeralaEnamakkal Lake, KeralaVadakkechira, Thrissur, KeralaKaralad Lake, KeralaLakkam Waterfalls, KeralaMarmala waterfall, KeralaAdyanpara Falls, KeralaThommankuthu, KeralaKumbhavurutty Waterfalls, KeralaPaloor Kotta Falls, KeralaAripara Falls, KeralaSt Thomas Cathedral & Bishop House, KeralaSt. John's Cathedral, Tiruvalla, KeralaSaint Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Malayattoor, KeralaSt. George Syro-Malabar Catholic Basilica, Angamaly, KeralaKokkamangalam St. Thomas Church, KeralaMarth Mariyam Major Archiepiscopal Church, KeralaSt. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, Palayur, KeralaParumala Church(St Peters & St Paul Orthodox Church, Parumala), KeralaManapullikavu, KeralaAlattiyur Hanuman Temple, KeralaUravappara Temple, KeralaAdithyapuram Sun Temple, KeralaKidangoor Subramanya Swamy Temple, KeralaRamapuram Sree Rama Temple, KeralaThrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple, KeralaVayalil Thrikkovil Mahavishnu Temple, KeralaAnnamanada Mahadeva Temple, KeralaAnnapurneshwari Temple, Cherukunnu, KeralaAshram Sree Krishna Swamy Temple, KeralaKadampuzha Devi Temple, KeralaChettikulangara Devi Temple, KeralaDakshina Mookambika Temple, North Paravur, KeralaIringol Kavu Temple, KeralaIrumkulangara Durga Devi Temple, KeralaPalakkavu Bhagavathi temple, KeralaKallil Temple, KeralaCherthala Karthyayani Temple, KeralaEttumanoor Mahadevar Temple, KeralaThirupalkadal Sreekrishnaswamy Temple, KeralaVadakkan Koyikkal Devi Temple Puthiyavila, KeralaValliyamkavu Devi Temple, KeralaOachira Temple, KeralaPoruvazhy Peruviruthy Malanada Temple, KeralaMulavana Mahadevar Temple, KeralaRajarajeshwara Temple, KeralaAdat Shiva Temple, KeralaKanimangalam Sastha Temple, KeralaSri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Thalassery, KeralaSringapuram Mahadeva Temple, KeralaAyyanthole Karthyayani Temple, KeralaPadanilam Parabrahma Temple, KeralaPandalam Mahadeva Temple, KeralaKanjiramattam Sree Mahadeva Temple, KeralaKadachira Sri Thrikkapalam Siva Temple, KeralaKudappanakunnu Kunnathu Sri Mahadeva Temple, KeralaKodungallur Bhagavathy Temple, KeralaKottiyoor Temple, KeralaCheruvathur Mahadeva Temple, KeralaCheranalloor Mahadeva Temple, KeralaChowara Chidambaraswamy Temple, KeralaChowalloor Siva Temple, KeralaThiruvatta Mahadeva Temple, KeralaThrippalur Mahadeva Temple, KeralaSree Ramaswami Temple, KeralaShatrughna Temple, KeralaNalpathaneeswaram Sree Mahadeva Temple, KeralaNiranam Thrikkapaleeswaram Dakshinamurthy Temple, KeralaKondazhy Tritham Tali Siva Temple, KeralaPazhoor Perumthrikkovil, KeralaThrikkuratti Mahadeva Temple, Mannar, KeralaMorkulangara Devi Temple, KeralaLaloor Bhagavathy Temple, KeralaSree Indilayappan Temple, KeralaEvoor Major Sri krishnaswamy temple, KeralaVelloor Perunthatta Siva Temple, KeralaChembukkavu Bhagavathy Temple, KeralaVelorvattom Sri Mahadeva Temple, KeralaKanichukulangara Devi Temple, KeralaKarikkode Bhagavathy Temple, KeralaTrikkur Mahadeva Temple, KeralaRektha Kanda Swamy Temple, KeralaHaripad Sree Subrahmanya Swamy temple, KeralaPallimanna Siva Temple, KeralaThrikkavu Temple, KeralaTirumanthamkunnu Temple, KeralaThirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple, KeralaThirunakkara Sree Mahadeva Temple, Kottayam, KeralaThirunelli Temple, KeralaIranikulam Mahadeva Temple, KeralaMuthuvara Mahadeva Temple, KeralaThiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple, KeralaKattil Madam Temple, Chalapuram, KeralaSarkaradevi Temple, KeralaSree Krishna Swami Temple, Thodupuzha, KeralaPattupurackal Bhagavathy Temple, KeralaGandhari Amman Kovil, KeralaPazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple, KeralaAazhimala Shiva Temple, KeralaKudakkallu Parambu, KeralaJuma Masjid, Pullancheri, KeralaKolloorvila Juma Masjid, KeralaTahir Mosque, KeralaKambalakkad juma msjid, KeralaNellikunnu Muhyaddin Juma Masjid, KeralaEdayilakkad, KeralaSholayar Dam, KeralaNeyyar Dam, KeralaMalankara Dam, KeralaPazhassi Dam, KeralaPeruvannamuzhi Dam, KeralaVazhani Dam, KeralaSiruvani Dam, KeralaBanasura Sagar Dam, KeralaMattupetty Dam, KeralaPeppara Dam, KeralaIdamalayar Dam, KeralaIllickal Kallu, KeralaShendurney Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaNew Amarambalam Reserved Forest, KeralaKurisumala Ashram, KeralaKarimpuzha National Park, KeralaKarimpuzha Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaMangalavanam Bird Sanctuary, KeralaIdukki wildlife sanctuary, KeralaMalabar Wildlife Sanctuary, KeralaPuthenthope Beach, KeralaThanni Beach, KeralaThottada Beach, KeralaVanchikulam, KeralaKozhippara Falls, KeralaThuvanam Waterfalls, KeralaAreekkal Waterfalls, KeralaParassinikkadavu Snake Park, KeralaThrissur Zoo, KeralaAdventure Park, Kollam, KeralaMahatma Gandhi Park, KeralaOverbury's Folly, KeralaChangampuzha Park, KeralaCarmelagiri Elephant Park, KeralaSt. Mary's Cathedral, Punalur, Kerala

The best-known places

  1. Western GhatsWorld Heritage Site

    Mountain range along the western coast of India.

    Munnar guide (9 km)Wikipedia

  2. Sabarimala temple complex
    Sailesh, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Sabarimala TempleTemple

    Temple complex in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala, India.

    Wikipedia

  3. Periyar National Park
    Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Periyar National ParkNational park

    National park and wildlife sanctuary in Kerala, India.

    Munnar guide (58 km)Wikipedia

  4. Padmanabhaswamy Temple
    P.K.Niyogi, Public domain
    Padmanabhaswamy TempleTemple

    Varkala guide (37 km)Wikipedia

  5. Kerala backwaters
    Nataraja~commonswiki, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Kerala backwatersLake

    Water Bodies and Lagoons of Kerala, a southern state of India..

    Kochi guide (17 km)Wikipedia

  6. Vembanad
    Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0
    VembanadLake

    Kochi guide (17 km)Wikipedia

  7. Cheraman Juma Masjid
    Shahinmusthafa, CC BY-SA 3.0
    Cheraman Juma MosqueMosque

    Kochi guide (28 km)Wikipedia

  8. Eravikulam National ParkNational park

    Munnar guide (12 km)Wikipedia

  9. St. Francis Church
    SerChevalerie, CC0
    Church of Saint Francis, KochiChurch

    Kochi guideWikipedia

  10. Silent Valley National Park
    Lijo Lawrance, CC BY-SA 4.0
    Silent Valley National ParkNational park

    Ooty guide (40 km)Wikipedia

  11. Santa Cruz Basilica
    Wouter Hagens, Public domain
    Santa Cruz BasilicaTemple

    Wikipedia

  12. MuzirisAncient site

    Wikipedia

Kerala state guide: a map with the capital Thiruvananthapuram, UNESCO sites and tiger reserves, key facts, dishes to try, GI products, a festival to plan around and the state animal, bird, flower and tree.

Kerala on one page

Kerala's Anamudi, at 2,695 metres, is the highest point in South India. From the peak down to the backwaters, the state packs two tiger reserves, a mirror made of metal with its own GI tag, and Onam in September.

A one-page guide to Kerala: a map with the capital, UNESCO sites and tiger reserves, the key facts, what to eat, what to take home and a festival to plan around. Free to save, print and share.

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Everything in Kerala by type

Destination guides 5

World Heritage places 1

Forts 13

Palaces 11

Temples 537

and 497 more on the map

Mosques 22

Churches 2

Monasteries and stupas 1

Monuments 4

Ancient sites 3

Museums 27

National parks 7

Wildlife sanctuaries 21

Hill stations 6

Beaches 19

Lakes 20

Waterfalls 30

Caves 1

Islands 11

Mountain passes 1

Gardens and parks 12

Zoos 3

Dams and other landmarks 42

and 2 more on the map

Treks 2

Wellness retreats 3

Cities: Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kollam, Thrissur, Mahé, Palakkad, Kasaragod, Kodungallur, Pathanamthitta, Angamaly, Varkala Municipality, Alappuzha Municipality.

16 universities and institutes in Kerala

Food to try in Kerala

Dishes 11

  • Sadhya
  • Appam
  • Puttu
  • Idiyappam
  • Avial
  • Thalassery biryani
  • Kerala parotta
  • Fish curry
  • Kadala curry
  • Ada pradhaman
  • Unnakkai

GI-tagged foods 13

  • Navara Rice GI: rice or grain
  • Palakkadan Matta Rice GI: rice or grain
  • Malabar Pepper GI: spice or chilli
  • Alleppey Green Cardamom GI: spice or chilli
  • Pokkali Rice GI: rice or grain
  • Vazhakulam Pineapple GI: fruit
  • Central Travancore Jaggery GI: speciality
  • Wayanad Jeerakasala Rice GI: rice or grain
  • Wayanad Gandhakasala Rice GI: rice or grain
  • Chengalikodan Nendran Banana GI: fruit
  • Wayanad Robusta Coffee GI: tea or coffee
  • Marayoor Jaggery GI: speciality
  • Kuttiattoor Mango GI: fruit

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best places to visit in Kerala?
The best known, by how many languages of Wikipedia cover them, are Western Ghats, Sabarimala temple complex, Periyar National Park, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala backwaters, Vembanad, Cheraman Juma Masjid, Eravikulam National Park. Our destination guides cover Kochi, Munnar, Alleppey (Alappuzha) Backwaters, Varkala, Wayanad.
How many places to visit are there in Kerala?
Our map has 804 places in Kerala, including 537 temples, 30 waterfalls, 27 museums, 22 mosques, 20 lakes.
Are there UNESCO World Heritage places in Kerala?
Yes, 1 on our map: Western Ghats.

Places come from Wikidata (CC0) and our own destination guides; checked 19 Oct 2026.

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